Konjac Gum

Konjac Gum is a natural polysaccharide derived from the roots of the konjac plant. It has gained popularity in the food industry due to its unique properties and versatile applications.

Application

Konjac gum serves multiple functions in the food and beverage industry. It is employed to thicken, stabilize, emulsify, and suspend various ingredients in food products. It is commonly used in sauces, dressings, gravies, soups, gluten-free baking applications, meat and seafood preservation, and in plant based alternatives to improve texture.

Formulation

Derived from the bulb of the konjac plant and is available in a fine powder or gel form. Konjac gum is particularly advantageous as it aides in achieving rich textures without contributing additional calories, fat, or carbohydrates to the final food formulation.

Specification

Appearance: White or cream-colored powder.

Particle size: Dependent on application.

Solubility: Water soluble.

Viscosity: Available in various viscosity grades, ranging from high viscosity to low.

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